Muna Ismail was born in Syria to Iraqi parents and immigrated to the United States at the age of eight. As the first in her family to attend law school, she forged a path different from those traditionally taken while staying connected to her cultural roots.
Muna began her legal career in legal aid, working to protect vulnerable tenants and promote housing stability in her community. She then shifted her focus to healthcare advocacy, helping hospitals secure the funding they needed to continue providing critical medical care. More recently, her work in document review has contributed to ensuring fairness and accuracy in legal proceedings. Through these roles, she has been dedicated to advancing justice, advocating for underserved populations, and upholding the integrity of legal systems.
During law school, Muna pursued many internships in the city of Detroit that reinforced her dedication to public service and advocacy. At the city’s Civil Rights, Inclusion, and Opportunity Department, she contributed to efforts promoting workplace equity and combating discrimination. Her time with the United Community Housing Coalition allowed her to support low-income tenants facing housing insecurity, ensuring they had access to critical legal resources. As a judicial intern for the Wayne County 3rd Circuit Court, she gained insight into the judicial process and the complexities of family law. These experiences strengthened her commitment to using the law as a tool for social justice and community empowerment.
Fluent in Arabic, both written and spoken, Muna grew up in Dearborn, home to the largest Arab American population in the U.S., which shaped her understanding of the unique challenges immigrant communities face. She is passionate about bridging the gap between these communities and the American legal system and is now focusing her legal career on immigration law.
Outside of work, Muna enjoys spending time with her husband and two children, attending family gatherings, and connecting with people to learn about their journeys.
Muna earned her undergraduate degree from the University of Michigan-Dearborn in 2016, where she studied English, History, and Arabic, building a strong foundation in language, cultural understanding, and historical context. She went on to earn her Juris Doctor from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law in 2020, where she took courses such as Access to Justice, Counseling and Negotiations, and Arab Americans and the Law.
These studies deepened her understanding of systemic barriers within the legal system and reinforced her commitment to advocating for immigrant communities, ensuring they have the legal support and resources needed to navigate complex immigration processes.
Muna is licensed to practice law in the state of Michigan and is a member of the Michigan Bar.
